vacillant
vacillant · more vacillant · most vacillant
That vacillates; wavering; fluctuating; not constantThat vacillates; wavering; fluctuating; not constant
/ˈvæsɪlənt/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)That vacillates; wavering; fluctuating; not constant
More definitions
- uncertain in purpose or action
Origin
From Latin vacillans, present participle of vacillare. Compare French vacillant. See vacilFrom Latin vacillans, present participle of vacillare. Compare French vacillant. See vacillate. By surface analysis, Latin vacill- + -ant.
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Forms
more vacillant, most vacillant| Comparative | more vacillant Lesson |
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| Superlative | most vacillant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- uncertain in purpose or action:vacillatingwavering
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedvacillate
Derivedvacillancy
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form